Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2013

Subjects

Peer teaching, Mentoring, Youth -- Counseling of, College students -- Mental health -- United States, Social work with youth

Abstract

This information brief provides an example of how one locally-initiated program has implemented the Peer Support Specialist role for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. The brief covers aspects of training, coaching, supervision, role definition and financing; and describes challenges and solutions.

Description

A product of the Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures, Regional Research Institute, School of Social Work, Portland State University.

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34218

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